Sunday, October 4th, 2026, 10am-3pm

On the grounds of Forbes Library
20 West Street,
Northampton, MA 01060

The Friends of Forbes are pleased to present the fifth annual Artisans Fair! This popular event features hand-crafted items for sale from 50 artisans, as well as exciting raffles, food, family activities, and music on the new Hess Performance Stage.

The event is free to attend and free parking is available in the nearby Smith College parking garage and Green Street lot.

The Artisans Fair is the Friends’ signature fall fundraiser to benefit Forbes Library. We are deeply grateful to our individual and corporate sponsors.

To join our growing list of sponsors, please donate and indicate “Artisans Fair” in the comment box, and if/how you would like your name recognized below.

Please email friends@forbeslibrary.org with any questions about the Artisans Fair or sponsorship.

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors:

Gold
Greenfield Cooperative Bank
Sharp, Heyman, Dolven & Elkins, LLP
West Branch Capital

Silver
Fierst Bloomberg Ohm LLP

Bronze
Big Red Frame
Denny Nolan Real Estate
Law Office of Sean T. Sullivan
Wohl Family Dentistry

Donations of goods and services
Northampton Rental Center
Paradise Copies